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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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